October 21 / 16.00 Gowran Park

16.00

Soft

Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • 16 runners
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Racing Club Membership Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-8070

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is 0-5, beaten similar distances in last two handicaps, including over this C&D; a bit short of room when beaten 6l on latest at the Curragh (1m, good) when not far behind a couple of today's rivals; could outrun his odds if handling this softer ground.
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 085955 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; two-time winner looks to be coming to the boil on the evidence of his last two runs; not beaten far when fifth at Roscommon last week (7.5f, soft); has form figures of 253 at this venue; soft ground suits and promising 10lb claimer booked; interesting.
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5th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wrist Art

10st 4lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came under a 7lb claimer in Ireland and it wasn't a bad effort under Ruby Criscuolo when beaten a shade over 2l at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; moderate fourth at Pontefract on Monday, however, which took his record to 0-15 for this yard.

9/1

4th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Wrist Art

9st 12lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Has performed respectably in last two attempts under Evie Lee, finishing third both times, including latest start; however, continues on a long losing run, partly exemplified by being 0-14 for current stable.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Strike-rate of 2-46, with the wins in Ireland during the autumn of 2023; not beaten far in his last two completed starts in 1m2f/1m3f handicaps; back at 1m here, he looks very vulnerable to this week's two winners.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 804770

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is 0-15 on turf; best effort in May at Limerick when a 0.75l second on heavy ground over 7f off 56; beaten 2l at Tipperary (1m1f good) early last month off 49; three runs since have been poor but he's well-handicapped on that Limerick run and return to soft ground might help; not discounted.
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17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 067048 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner is 8lb lower than when winning over C&D last September; ran well at Punchestown on her penultimate start but not as good in a higher grade at the Curragh on latest; handles soft, the return to this venue is a big plus and she's well-handicapped; chance.
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1st

7

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Gained a first win for almost three years in a 1m Gowran handicap in April; failed to cut much ice in two efforts since; might just prefer it softer these days.

10/1

10th

13

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Snapped lengthy losing run when landing 7.5f handicap at this track in April, beating Miss Americana by a short head; ran just okay off 4lb higher at Limerick since but dropped a further 2lb after; 3-7 here and enjoys soft ground so can't be dismissed.

12/1

Form: 304440

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Winless in 13 starts for Noel Meade over a variety of trips and ground; beaten 11l on first run for this stable at Thurles earlier this month (1m, good); best form is on a sounder surface than he'll encounter here; others have more pressing claims.
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13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

14th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Chou Chou

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.

40/1

6

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Chou Chou

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark.

12/1

Form: 400300

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Mixing hurdles and the Flat this summer; AW winner is 0-10 on turf on the Flat; ran well at Leopardstown in July (1m1f, good); 3lb lower now but softer ground here is an unknown, though his half-brother has won on heavy so he might handle it; not fully discounted but has a bit to prove.
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11th

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Jazz Forever

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has won on AW; 0-13 on turf, best recent effort when close third here over 1m5f last month; tame Bellewstown effort since so needs to bounce back.

5/1

12th

5

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Jazz Forever

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner in 2024 is a maiden on turf but only denied late over 1m5f at Navan last month; should go well.

6/1

7/2

Form: 637533

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Is 0-18 on turf but has shaped like his turn is near on his last two starts; beaten 1l into third at Bellewstown (1m) and filled the same position at Roscommon (7.5f) on latest; beaten 0.5l off 64 over 7f here a year ago and 5lb lower now; should be thereabouts but wide draw not ideal.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

13/2

Form: 8P-043

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Is 0-7; has run okay on his last two starts in a maiden at Laytown (7f) and in a maiden claimer at Bellewstown (1m, yielding to soft), weak; well-beaten in sole completed handicap off 71 in August; 6lb lower now but still doesn't look that well-treated and not sure he stays this far; others preferred.
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5th

12

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Red Special

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Modest enough but wouldn't be out of it if reproducing Bellewstown claiming third two starts back; blinkers replace visor.

13/2

5th

12

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Red Special

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Modest enough but wouldn't be out of it if reproducing Bellewstown claiming third two starts back; blinkers replace visor.

13/2

8th

1

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Red Special

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Is 0-7; has run okay on his last two starts in a maiden at Laytown (7f) and in a maiden claimer at Bellewstown (1m, yielding to soft), weak; well-beaten in sole completed handicap off 71 in August; 6lb lower now but still doesn't look that well-treated and not sure he stays this far; others preferred.

13/2

Form: -37460 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Is 2-28 on turf; best recent effort a 3.5l fourth at Tipperary in May (1m1f, soft); well-beaten in a higher grade than this on latest at the Curragh (1m, good); still 4lb above last winning mark and may need a little bit more respite from the assessor.
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

18/1

Form: 854960

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Was 0-9 for Jessica Harrington; picked up by current connections for just 1,200 gns; one of better efforts came when fourth of 14 over this C&D (good) off 61; poor efforts all three tries on soft-heavy so this ground is a worry on stable debut; watch.
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23th

23

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Tiffany Mae

11st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Modest Flat maiden and no sign of winning potential in first two starts over hurdles; new yard now; look elsewhere.

125/1

18

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:12 Cork

Tiffany Mae

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Oliver J Power

Tailed off when 200-1 for sole hurdle outing and showed nothing back on the Flat last month.

200/1

9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:10 Down Royal

Tiffany Mae

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Oliver J Power

The pick of her form is a fourth in a Gowran handicap from a 13lb higher mark in June last year; her runs since then have been poor and she was last seen finishing a 32l ninth of 11 at Clonmel in May; cheeckpieces go on but they need to spark huge improvement.

22/1

33/1

Form: 08800

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Is 0-5; big prices and well-beaten in three maidens and two handicaps at 1m2f and 1m; cheekpieces now reached for; may need more time.
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2nd

1

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.

5/1

3rd

12

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Celtic Druid

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Two-time AW winner (both 1m4f) is 1-16 on turf; good effort behind Kool One on penultimate at Navan (1m5f, gd-yld); didn't get the smoothest of runs when midfield at Gowran latest; drop back to 1m4f a plus and not out of this.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

Form: 067706 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, twice on soft ground; 14lb below last winning mark; mostly out of form this season but showed a glimmer at Punchestown last month; very well-handicapped but drawn wide and has run poorly on all three previous visits to this track; others preferred.
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14

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Dazzling Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Cian Collins

Last of her four wins was in September 2023; respectable fifth in handicap at Gowran (1m1f, good) in July but she missed the break and was tailed off in a classified event at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); 4lb wrong.

18/1

3

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Dazzling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Cian Collins

April's Gowran Park third (9.5f, yielding) is a sole podium finish in her last 18 runs, but she ran to that sort of level again back there last time, reaffirming she can still operate on sounder surfaces also.

16/1

14/1

Form: 086668

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 0-6 on the Flat but did shape with a bit of promise last time at Thurles; softer ground could help and her yard does well here so not fully discounted from a nice draw.
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12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

prominent early, prominent behind clear leaders after 3f

16/1

Form: 210090 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner in March is 0-3 on turf; well-beaten on his last two starts at Limerick on quick ground; hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces and soft ground making a difference; probably best watched for now.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

12/1

Form: -98820

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner is 1-16 on turf; fine effort on penultimate start at Bellewstown (1m, good to yielding) in a first-time visor (retained) in August; ran poorly on latest at Dundalk; on a nice mark but probably wants better ground than this; passed over.
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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -07200

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won on the AW for Richard Hannon; 0-8 on turf; best effort for current yard came in a Killarney claimer in July (1m, good) when wearing a tongue tie and visor, which are back on today; well-beaten in two handicaps since and is unproven on soft; others look more likely.
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16th

3

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Mindthegap

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Won on the AW for Richard Hannon; 0-8 on turf; best effort for current yard came in a Killarney claimer in July (1m, good) when wearing a tongue tie and visor, which are back on today; well-beaten in two handicaps since and is unproven on soft; others look more likely.

12/1

13th

3

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Mindthegap

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

33/1

Non-runners

Simpsons Paradox, Gotta Catchem All, Deuteronomy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €55.90
Straight Forecast €38.93
Tricast €392.38
Trifecta €687.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Guest Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Arwen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dazzling Spirit

The Irish Sun:

Guest Star